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Fiona Raven

Burton Bradstock ,Dorset

Summary

H.N.D in Clothing from Manchester Polytechnic and AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting with distinction in Personal Tax. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and processing purchase ledger invoices, along with resolving customer queries. Strong analytical skills and proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, showcasing teamwork and initiative. Proficient in Excel, Word.

Work history

Finance Assitant

New Look
Weymouth
2013.06 - 2020.01

Processed and matched invoices, ensuring accuracy in expense operations.

Managed purchase ledger in box, resolving queries and discrepancies efficiently.

Cleared invoices for period-end deadlines, promptly notifying management of issues.

  • Executed Source Data tasks, including account setup and bank detail amendments.
  • Enhanced documentation processing efficiency to align with organisational goals.
  • Interfaced large batch invoice files also verifying account statements for accuracy.

Administration (Temp)

Brainwave Children's Charity
Beaminster
2013.05 - 2013.06

General office duties, updating information and processing gift aid receipts

AAT STUDY

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2011.01 - 2013.04

Study AAT Level 2 and 3

Finance Administrator

NHS
Dorchester
2008.11 - 2010.12

Processed invoices, coding them with specific account and authorisation codes.
Verified invoice details against a spreadsheet of actual and agreed prices.
Secured authorised signatory approval before submitting invoices to accounts payable.
Resolved general invoice queries and drafted letters for due refunds.
Managed Funded Nursing Care payment runs during staff absences.
Performed general office duties, including filing and responding to queries.

Office Administrator

Forest Products
Bridport
2006.10 - 2007.06

Managed customer queries via telephone and processed orders efficiently.
Opened new accounts and organised customer artwork for production.
Liaised with various printers to confirm delivery dates of items.

Assistant Merchandiser

New Look
Weymouth
1998.07 - 2006.02

Compiled weekly sales figures and updated WSSI report for management distribution.

Monitored stock levels of key styles to support accurate forecasting.

Took minutes during departmental meetings and distributed them promptly.

Highlighted issues on intake sheet to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Calculated size ratios for new styles and repeat orders to optimise inventory management.
  • Inputted data with accuracy and analysed sales trends for strategic decisions.

Administration Supervisor

Halfords
Weymouth
1998.11 - 1999.07

Calculated morning cash float and managed daily mail correspondence.
Checked daily printouts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Performed general administration and office duties efficiently.
Ordered stock to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Stock controller

J.D.Williams
Manea, Cambridgeshire
1997.04 - 1997.07

Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely stock deliveries.
Scheduled deliveries with warehouse for efficient inventory management.
Regularly contacted suppliers to coordinate intake processes.
Developed spreadsheets and inputted data to maintain accurate records.

Senior Allocator

Xception Stores
Manchester
1993.12 - 1997.03

The preparation of the company weekly sales report (plans Vs actual /forecast plus LFL information). Amending Open to Buy documents. Calculating the intake margin and on order margin. Allocating stock to stores.

Senior Allocator

River Island
London
1990.05 - 1993.11

Prepared weekly financial figures, markdown costing, and price change sheets for departments.

Updated and maintained delivery schedules to ensure timely dispatch.

  • Inputted orders and docket information for suppliers, including customs tariff codes.
  • Graded branches by size and sales performance to optimise merchandising strategies.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly warehouse forecasts to manage intake margins effectively.
  • Analysed garments and updated style attributes to reflect inventory changes.

Trainee Work Study Engineer

Bentwood Brothers
Manchester
1988.10 - 1990.02

Responsible to the work study manager and the factory manager with regard to production studies and targeting low performers to help improve the factory output. This involved communicating and coordinating with other factories.

Education

AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 3 Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting

AAT

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

EDI

Certificate - Management Services

Wigan College of Technology

Higher National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Ordinary National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

O' Levels - Geography, Maths, Chemistry. History, Home Economics, English, Art, Sociology.

JMB/AEB

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Transactional processing
  • Invoicing and payments
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Proactive initiative
  • Financial reporting analysis

Affiliations

My main hobbies are photography in which I completed a City and Guilds Basic Photography Course. Other interests include Tae Kwon Do, which I passed my 2nd Dan Black belt, after a long gap I am now trying to get my fitness back by going to the gym.

Timeline

Finance Assitant

New Look
2013.06 - 2020.01

Administration (Temp)

Brainwave Children's Charity
2013.05 - 2013.06

AAT STUDY

.
2011.01 - 2013.04

Finance Administrator

NHS
2008.11 - 2010.12

Office Administrator

Forest Products
2006.10 - 2007.06

Administration Supervisor

Halfords
1998.11 - 1999.07

Assistant Merchandiser

New Look
1998.07 - 2006.02

Stock controller

J.D.Williams
1997.04 - 1997.07

Senior Allocator

Xception Stores
1993.12 - 1997.03

Senior Allocator

River Island
1990.05 - 1993.11

Trainee Work Study Engineer

Bentwood Brothers
1988.10 - 1990.02

AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 3 Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting

AAT

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

EDI

Certificate - Management Services

Wigan College of Technology

Higher National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Ordinary National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

O' Levels - Geography, Maths, Chemistry. History, Home Economics, English, Art, Sociology.

JMB/AEB
Fiona Raven